#1121557 debian-cd: Please include systemd-boot deb in netinst ISOs

#1121557#5
Date:
2025-11-28 14:24:44 UTC
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Hello,
I am testing systemd-boot on Trixie with debian-13.2.0-amd64-netinst.iso only
(i.e. no mirrors).  In such cases debian-installer fails to complete, or more
specifically systemd-boot-installer.udeb fails, because systemd-boot.deb is not
available. Would it be possible to have systemd-boot.deb and its dependencies
included in netinst.iso? Ideally for Trixie's next point release.

thank you!
Filippo

#1121557#10
Date:
2025-12-02 10:56:40 UTC
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supposed to allow full offline install.

I agree that having systemd-boot packages in netinst images would be
convenient for offline testing, even though these images are primarily
intended to be used with a network mirror. Having to download a DVD
image or set up network for a quick test is a bit heavy.

If systemd-boot packages are not going to be included in netinst images,
then maybe systemd-boot-installer should be disabled or display a
user-friendly message if systemd-boot is not available in apt sources in
order to avoid installation failure ?